DeKalb County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
DeKalb County, centered on the city of DeKalb, blends college-town vibrancy with Midwestern charm. Home to Northern Illinois University, it's known for its historic architecture, local food scene, and welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
43,265
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.89°, -88.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,272
Local Cost
$1,492
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.5°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
971 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUZ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.